Lipstick arrangement

ABSTRACT

A lipstick arrangement including a casing and a protective covering. The casing includes a first part including a carrier at a bottom region, a second part and a protruding element attached to the second part. Lipstick bullet is mounted on the carrier and has an elongate shape including a sloping top portion. The carrier is operatively coupled to the first part and the second part and the carrier is arranged to move in an axial direction relative to the second part in response to the first part being rotated relative to the second part. The protective covering covers the first part of the casing when applied to the casing. The sloping top portion of the lipstick bullet is configured to face away from the protruding element when the lipstick bullet is unscrewed to a fully deployed position.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates generally to cosmetic applicators; andmore specifically, to a lipstick arrangement.

BACKGROUND

Humans often desire to appear presentable, and therefore groom and stylethemselves in an attempt to appear beautiful. Cosmetics and other beautyproducts are often employed for such grooming and styling purposes. Suchbeauty products include mascara, kohl, lip balm, lipstick and so forth;the beauty products enable facial defining features that are regarded asbeing aesthetically attractive to be visually emphasized. The beautyproducts, for example lipstick and lip balm, often come in a form of apallet, a crayon, a bullet and the like. When the lip balms andlipsticks are provided in a form of a lipstick bullet, they are oftenprovided in a casing that stores the lipstick bullet; the lipstickbullet can be progressively deployed for use or retracted for storage byemploying a screw mechanism, wherein the screw mechanism is screwed orunscrewed by a given user while using the lipstick bullet. Such casingsincluding lipstick bullets are contemporarily widely used on account oftheir practicality and portability.

A known contemporary lipstick arrangement comprises a casing for storinga lipstick bullet, wherein the lipstick bullet has a soft wax-like andoily consistency that enables thin layer of a few micrometers to bedeposited on a tissue surface, for example lips, by swiping a distal endof the lipstick bullet in contact with the tissue surface. The casinghas a top portion and a bottom portion that are rotatably coupledtogether, wherein the top portion is designed to hold and protect thelipstick bullet. Moreover, in operation, the top portion can be rotatedrelative to the bottom portion to deploy or retract the lipstick bullet,when the casing is in use. Often, for aesthetic reasons, the top andbottom portions of the casing have exterior surfaces that are lustrousand smooth, thereby imparting an attractive appearance to the casing.

However, such lustrous and smooth exterior surfaces of the top andbottom portions of the casing are disadvantageous in that any smear oflipstick from the lipstick bullet onto the exterior surfaces makes themslippery and uncomfortable to hold. Therefore, the casing often does notprovide a user-friendly approach for applying lipstick or lip balm byway of gripping the top portion or the bottom portion, or both, of thecasing.

As aforementioned, the casing has a smooth and slippery exteriorsurfaces of the top and bottom portion which makes it difficult for agiven user to hold the casing, for example on account of a lack of grip,when applying the lipstick, for example, in a situation where there aresmeared traces of make up or moisture on hands of the given user holdingthe casing.

Therefore, there exists a need for a more practical lipstick arrangementthat is capable to addressing the aforementioned technical drawbacksassociated with known types of lipstick arrangements.

SUMMARY

The present disclosure seeks to provide an improved lipstickarrangement. Moreover, the present disclosure seeks to provide at leastpartial solution to existing technical problem of discomfort whenapplying lipsticks. An aim of the present disclosure is to providesolution that at least partially overcomes the problems encountered inknown art.

In one aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides alipstick arrangement comprising:

-   -   a casing comprising:        -   a first part including a carrier at a bottom region, wherein            a lipstick bullet is mounted on the carrier and has an            elongate shape comprising a sloping top portion;        -   a second part, wherein the carrier is operatively coupled to            the first part and the second part, and wherein the carrier            is arranged to move in an axial direction relative to the            second part in response to the first part being rotated            relative to the second part; and        -   a protruding element attached to the second part; and    -   a protective covering that is configured to cover the first part        of the casing when applied to the casing,        wherein the sloping top portion of the lipstick bullet is        configured to face away from the protruding element when the        lipstick bullet is unscrewed to a fully deployed position.

Embodiments of the present disclosure substantially eliminate or atleast partially address the aforementioned problems in the prior art andallow for an efficient and comfortable lipstick arrangement. The presentdisclosure provides for a better grip that enables a user to hold thelipstick arrangement efficiently and allows for movement of fingers ofthe user without slipping.

Optionally, sloping top portion of the lipstick bullet is configured toface in a radial direction that is in a range of 60 degrees to 180degrees away from radial direction of the protruding element.

Optionally, the lipstick arrangement is implemented such that thesloping top portion of the lipstick bullet is configured to face in aradial direction that is mutually opposite to a radial direction of theprotruding element

Optionally, the lipstick arrangement is implemented such that thelipstick bullet comprises a ridge configured to face in the samedirection as the protruding element.

More optionally, the lipstick arrangement is implemented such that theridge extends from 10% to 80% of an elongate length of the lipstickbullet.

Optionally, the lipstick arrangement is implemented such that theprotective covering comprises internal facets for abutting onto thefirst part of the casing.

Optionally, the lipstick arrangement is implemented such that thelipstick arrangement comprises a grip-enhancing coating having ananti-slip texture on the casing and the protective covering, that isconfigured to provide a better grip to fingers of a user holding thelipstick arrangement.

Optionally, the lipstick arrangement is implemented such that theprotruding element is any one of: a lip structure, a crown structure, aheart structure, a diamond structure, or a combination thereof.

Optionally, the protruding element is configured on the lipstickarrangement in a slanted or an upright orientation.

Optionally, the lipstick arrangement is implemented such that theprotruding element positions in operation the lipstick arrangement inthe packaging carton in a way that prevents damage to the packagingduring transport or when stored in a purse, a bag, and a backpack.

Optionally, the lipstick arrangement is implemented such that thelipstick bullet mounted on the carrier is actuated along an elongateaxis of the lipstick arrangement, in response to the first part beingrotated relative to the second part, for deploying and retracting thelipstick bullet from the casing.

Optionally, the lipstick arrangement is implemented such that thelipstick bullet is a cosmetic composition comprising at least one of thefollowing ingredients: a non-ionic alkyl phosphate; a base; a humectant;a water; a structuring agent; an oil; a pigment; a glitter.

Optionally, the lipstick arrangement is implemented such that theprotective covering is arranged to be snap-fit retained onto theprotruding element, when the protective covering is applied to cover thefirst part.

According to a second aspect, there is a provided a lipstick bullet whenused in the lipstick arrangement of the first aspect, wherein thelipstick bullet is a lip color, lip balm, or lip gloss.

Optionally, the lipstick bullet gives a glossy, lustrous, matte,shimmery effect, when applied to lips of a given user.

Additional aspects, advantages, features and objects of the presentdisclosure would be made apparent from the drawings and the detaileddescription of the illustrative embodiments construed in conjunctionwith the appended claims that follow.

It will be appreciated that features of the present disclosure aresusceptible to being combined in various combinations without departingfrom the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appendedclaims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The summary above, as well as the following detailed description ofillustrative embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunctionwith the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the presentdisclosure, exemplary constructions of the disclosure are shown in thedrawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to specificmethods and instrumentalities disclosed herein. Moreover, those in theart will understand that the drawings are not to scale. Whereverpossible, like elements have been indicated by identical numbers.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described, by way ofexample only, with reference to the following diagrams wherein:

FIG. 1 is an illustration of a front view of a lipstick arrangement in aclosed configuration, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentdisclosure;

FIG. 2 is an illustration of a perspective view of the lipstickarrangement of FIG. 1 in the closed configuration, in accordance with anembodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is an illustration of a perspective view of the lipstickarrangement of FIG. 1 in an open configuration, in accordance with anembodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is an illustration of a side view of the casing, in accordancewith an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is an illustration of an abutment of a protective covering of thelipstick arrangement, onto a first part of a casing of the lipstickarrangement, wherein the abutment is provided by employing a pluralityof elongate facets formed into an inside facing surface of theprotective covering (for example, three or four such elongate facets arebeneficially employed as illustrated);

FIG. 6 is an illustration of a snap-fit retention of the protectivecovering illustrated in FIG. 5 of the lipstick arrangement onto aprotruding element of a casing of the lipstick arrangement;

FIGS. 7 and 8 are illustrations of a front view of a lipstickarrangement in an open configuration, in accordance with variousimplementations of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 9 is an illustration of a snap-fit retention of the protectivecovering of the lipstick arrangement onto a protruding element of acasing of the lipstick arrangement.

In the accompanying drawings, an underlined number is employed torepresent an item over which the underlined number is positioned or anitem to which the underlined number is adjacent. A non-underlined numberrelates to an item identified by a line linking the non-underlinednumber to the item. When a number is non-underlined and accompanied byan associated arrow, the non-underlined number is used to identify ageneral item at which the arrow is pointing.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

The following detailed description illustrates embodiments of thepresent disclosure and ways in which they can be implemented. Althoughsome modes of carrying out the present disclosure have been disclosed,those skilled in the art would recognize that other embodiments forcarrying out or practising the present disclosure are also possible.

In one aspect, there is provided a lipstick arrangement comprising:

-   -   a casing comprising:        -   a first part including a carrier at a bottom region, wherein            a lipstick bullet is mounted on the carrier and has an            elongate shape comprising a sloping top portion;        -   a second part, wherein the carrier is operatively coupled to            the first part and the second part, and wherein the carrier            is arranged to move in an axial direction relative to the            second part in response to the first part being rotated            relative to the second part; and        -   a protruding element attached to the second part; and    -   a protective covering that is configured to cover the first part        of the casing when applied to the casing,        wherein the sloping top portion of the lipstick bullet is        configured to face away from the protruding element when the        lipstick bullet is unscrewed to a fully deployed position.

The present disclosure provides a lipstick arrangement that stores alipstick bullet, and that provides for an efficient application of thelipstick bullet when forming a film of lipstick onto lips. The lipstickarrangement disclosed herein provides in operation for an improved gripfor a given user when holding the lipstick arrangement. Moreover, thegrip provided by the lipstick arrangement increases comfort of the givenuser when holding and using the lipstick arrangement. A protrudingelement on the lipstick arrangement assists to reduce or preventslipping of fingers of the given user while holding the lipstickarrangement. Moreover, a presence of the protruding element on one sideof the lipstick arrangement provides for an ample amount of space foraccommodating movement of fingers of the given user, when the given useris holding the lipstick arrangement. Furthermore, different angularorientations of protruding element and a sloping top portion of thelipstick bullet provides the given user with an indication for moreoptimal use of the lipstick arrangement. Hence, there is therebyprevented the lipstick bullet inside the lipstick arrangement frombecoming damaged by an inappropriate manner of application of thelipstick bullet. Moreover, the different opposite angular orientationsof the protruding element and the sloping top portion of the lipstickbullet allows for an easier and more efficient use of the lipstickarrangement in a situation that the given user has, for example,impaired eyesight.

Throughout the present disclosure, the term “lipstick arrangement”refers to a mechanical arrangement that, when in operation, stores alipstick bullet. The lipstick arrangement of the present disclosurereduces a tendency for the lipstick bullet to break in a middle regionthereof, and from becoming damaged. Furthermore, the lipstickarrangement provides a screw mechanism that allows user deployment andretraction of the lipstick bullet stored in the lipstick arrangement.Additionally, the lipstick arrangement ensures that the lipstick bulletbecomes completely retracted before the lipstick arrangement is closedby attaching its protective covering for covering the lipstick bullet;the protective covering protects the lipstick bullet from dust,contaminants and other physical damage.

Throughout the present disclosure the term “lipstick bullet” refers toan elongate bar, stick and the like, wherein a distal end of theelongate bar, stick and the like is tapered, providing a shape thatsuperficially resembles an ammunition bullet. Optionally, the lipstickbullet is manufactured to have a color akin to a lip color, a lip balm,a lip gloss and the like. More optionally, the lipstick bullet provides,when applied to the given user's lips, a glossy, lustrous, matte,shimmery and the like visual effect. In an example, the lipstick bulletmay have included therein at least one of an added tint, a glitter, afragrance. The lipstick bullet may have an angled, sloped portion on thedistal end thereof, that provides a better interface for applying coloror balm at corners and sides of lips of the given user. In an exampleembodiment, the lipstick bullet may have its distal end terminating in apointed region. In another example, the lipstick bullet may have a blunttop, for example a truncated top. The lipstick bullet may comprise oneor more of a non-ionic alkyl phosphate, a base, a humectant, water, astructuring agent, an oil, a pigment, and a glitter.

Optionally, the lipstick bullet has an odorless (namely, fragrance-free)formula and feels lightweight when applied by the given user to thegiven user's lips. Additionally, the lipstick bullet provides coverageon a desired area of the given user's lips in a single swipe applicationof the lipstick. Moreover, the lipstick bullet when applied to lips ofthe given user has a hydrating and moisturized benefit to the givenuser's lips. Moreover, the lipstick bullet has a formula with sunprotection and vitamins. The lipstick bullet when applied to the givenuser's lips provides a satin finish, and provides for creamy glidingwhen swiping along the given user's lips.

Optionally, the lipstick bullet is a cosmetic composition comprising atleast one of following ingredients: a non-ionic alkyl phosphate; a base;a humectant; a water; a structuring agent; an oil; a pigment; a glitter.Additionally, the cosmetic composition also optionally contains beeswax,ozocerite and candelilla wax. Furthermore, various oils and fats such asat least one of olive oil, mineral oil, cocoa butter, lanolin, petroleumand so forth are included in the lipstick bullet. The constituents ofthe lipstick bullet provide it with an attractive and long-lastingtexture when applied on a given tissue area, for example onto the givenuser's lips. The constituents of the lipstick bullet also providebiological nourishment to the given tissue area.

It will be appreciated that a formula, texture, property associated withthe lipstick bullet is only elucidated in the foregoing for a sake ofclarity and is not to be constructed as limiting a variation ofimplementation of the lipstick bullet.

As aforementioned, the lipstick arrangement comprises the casing,wherein the casing provides in operation a screw mechanism for deployingand retracting the lipstick bullet. Optionally, the casing ismanufactured from at least one of a fiber material, a plastics material,a metal or metal alloy, a combination of these or any element that canbe used to achieve functioning of the casing. The casing includesfollowing components: a first part, a second part and a protrudingelement, wherein the components are mutually coupled together inoperation.

The first part comprises the carrier at the bottom region, wherein thelipstick bullet is mounted on the carrier. The first part has anelongate shape comprising a sloping top portion. The first part is ahollow elongate component having a central elongate axis and having ageometrical shape in cross-section (namely, in a plane that isorthogonal to the elongate central elongate axis) such as circular,polygonal, rectangular and the like that circumferentially includes thelipstick bullet. The first part is, for example, tubular in structure.In an example embodiment, when the lipstick bullet is completelyunscrewed, the lipstick bullet becomes completely deployed and isspatially exposed from the first part of the casing. The first part isrotatable relative to the second part, about the aforesaid elongate axisthat allows for screwing and unscrewing of the lipstick bullet.Beneficially, the first part is rotatable in a clockwise or ananti-clockwise direction relative to the second part. Moreover, thefirst part includes the carrier at a bottom region thereof that supportsthe lipstick bullet within the casing. The bottom region of the carriermay be flat, shallow or dome-shaped in structure. The carrier may havean exposed smooth surface. Alternatively, the carrier may have holesthere in a random or deterministic pattern. The carrier is associatedwith the first part in a way that an upward and downward movement of thelipstick bullet is provided when the first part is rotated about theaforementioned elongate axis. The first part is mounted above the secondpart, when the lipstick arrangement is held in a vertically uprightorientation.

Optionally, the lipstick bullet within the casing is replaced byremoving a first lipstick bullet from the carrier and putting a secondlipstick bullet in the carrier; this allows for the lipstick arrangementto recharged or recycled, therefore reducing environmental waste.

Furthermore, the lipstick arrangement comprises the second part. Thesecond part is positioned below the first part of the lipstickarrangement, when the lipstick arrangement is deployed in a verticallyupright orientation. In an example, the first part and the second partmay have a circular cross-section, in a plane orthogonal to theaforesaid elongate axis. In another example, the first part may have acircular cross-section and the second part may have a rectangularcross-section.

As mentioned previously, the first part and the second part areconfigured to be mutually rotatable, wherein the carrier is operativelycoupled to the first part and the second part. The carrier may beoperatively coupled by a screw mechanism to the first part and thesecond part. The carrier is arranged to move in an axial directionrelative to the second part in response to the first part being rotatedrelative to the second part. The screw mechanism enables movement of thelipstick carrier while screwing or unscrewing the lipstick bullet.Furthermore, the lipstick bullet can be screwed and unscrewed byrotating the first part relative to the second part.

Optionally, in operation, the first part is rotated in a clockwisedirection and the second part is rotated in an anti-clockwise directionfor retracting or deploying the lipstick bullet. Alternatively, thefirst part is rotated in an anti-clockwise direction and the second partis rotated in clockwise direction for retracting or deploying thelipstick bullet.

Optionally, the first part and/or the second part can be rotated,pressed or twisted or pulled to move the carrier in an axially upwarddirection to deploy the lipstick bullet for use. Moreover, the firstpart and/or the second part can be rotated, pressed or twisted or pulledto move the carrier in axially downward direction to retract thelipstick bullet back in the first part.

Furthermore, the lipstick arrangement comprises the protruding elementattached to the second part. Optionally, the protruding element isattached at a top region of the second part. In an example, theprotruding element may be deployed approximately in a middle regionalong the lipstick arrangement. In another example, the protrudingelement may be deployed approximately in the middle region of the firstpart of the lipstick arrangement. In yet another example, the protrudingelement may be deployed approximately in the middle region of the secondpart. The protruding element is a geometric or non-geometric structurethat provides a grip for the given user to the second part of thelipstick arrangement. Beneficially, the protruding element provides abetter grasp for the given user to hold the lipstick arrangement andallow for movement of the given user's fingers when holding the lipstickarrangement in operation. In an example, the protruding element may be apart of the second part. In another example, the protruding element maybe a separate component attached to the second part. Furthermore, theprotruding element is optionally manufactured from materials likeplastics materials, fiber materials, metal or metal alloy, glass and thelike.

Optionally, the protruding element is pushed or clicked for screwing orunscrewing the lipstick bullet. Additionally, the protruding element isrotated or pulled for screwing or unscrewing the lipstick bullet.

Optionally, the protruding element comprises a mechanism that functionsas an opening button for the protective covering; for example, theprotruding element provides for flexural retention over an outwardlyprojecting feature of the protective covering, so that the lipstickarrangement provides for “snap-fit” retention of the protective coveronto the protruding element. The protruding element is optionallypushed, pulled, rotated or moved in order to remove the protectivecovering from top of the casing. The protruding element in operation issusceptible to being manipulated to uncover the top of the casing, sothat the lipstick bullet becomes deployed for swipe application to thegiven user's lips.

Optionally, the casing of the lipstick arrangement has a rough (forexample, sand paper like) texture that provides for a better grip forthe given user when holding the casing. Such a sand paper like texturepotentially provides an attractive appearance to the lipstickarrangement. Additionally, the sand paper like texture substantiallyreduces a chance of slipping of fingers of the given user when holdingthe casing.

Optionally, the protruding element is any one of: a lip-shapedstructure, a crown structure, a heart structure, a diamond structure, ora combination thereof. The protruding element beneficially imparts anaesthetic appeal to the lipstick arrangement. In an example, theprotruding element is the crown structure made of shiny golden metal. Inanother example, the protruding element is the heart structure withshiny crystals around it. In such example, the heart structure may be acrooked heart structure. In yet another example, the protruding elementis a diamond shape with glitters over it.

Optionally, the protruding element is a hallmark, dotted area, patternand the like.

Optionally, the protruding element is configured on the lipstickarrangement in a slanted or an upright orientation. Specifically, theslanted orientation refers to when the protruding element is arranged onthe lipstick arrangement at an angle with the horizontal axis of thelipstick arrangement. In an example, the protruding element may bearranged at an angle starting from 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50,60, 70 degrees up to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60, 70, 80 degreeswith the horizontal axis of the lipstick arrangement. Moreover, theupright orientation refers to when the protruding element is arrangedperpendicular to the horizontal axis (namely, along the vertical axis)of the lipstick arrangement.

Optionally, the first part and the second part are substantially equalin size and the protruding element is positioned therebetween; by“substantially equal” is meant in a range of 80% to 120%, moreoptionally 90% to 110%. More optionally, the first part is longer thanthe second part and the protruding element is positioned below amidpoint of the casing. Alternatively, optionally, the first part isshorter than the second part and the protruding element is positionedabove the midpoint of the casing.

The lipstick bullet has an elongate shape comprising the sloping topportion. The sloping top portion provides for an edgy and angularportion that is of benefit to the given user when applying the lipstickbullet onto corners and sides of lips of the given user. Moreover, thesloping top portion provides for a marker for the user for identifying apoint on the lipstick bullet to apply it on the lips of the given user.

The sloping top portion of the lipstick bullet is configured to faceaway from the protruding element, when the lipstick bullet is unscrewedto a fully deployed position, namely protruding out of the first part ofthe casing. Such different angular position of the protruding elementallows for a user support for holding the casing when the given useremploys the lipstick arrangement for user beautification purposes.Specifically, when the sloping top portion of the lipstick bullet facesaway from the protruding element, the user of the lipstick arrangementwhen applying lipstick may rest one of their fingers (such as a thumb oran index finger) on the protruding element to gain a better grip on thelipstick arrangement and facilitate a more uniform, smoother applicationof the lipstick.

Optionally, the sloping top portion of the lipstick bullet is configuredto face in a radial direction that is in a range of 60 degrees to 180degrees away from radial direction of the protruding element. In anexample, the sloping top portion of the lipstick bullet is configured toface in a radial direction that is in a range from 60, 65, 75, 80, 85,90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160 degrees up to 70, 75, 80, 85,90, 95, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170 180 degrees away fromradial direction of the protruding element.

Optionally, the sloping top portion of the lipstick bullet is configuredto face in a radial direction that is mutually opposite to a radialdirection of the protruding element, relative to the aforesaid elongateaxis. The sloping top portion faces the given user when the lipstickbullet is unscrewed completely from the first part, namely to deploy thelipstick bullet to a maximum extent. Additionally, the protrudingelement faces a direction that is opposite to the given user when thelipstick bullet is unscrewed completely.

More optionally, the lipstick bullet comprises a ridge that isconfigured to face substantially in the same angular direction as theprotruding element. For example, when the lipstick bullet is fullydeployed or partially deployed. The ridge ensures that the lipstickbullet has a shape that makes it suitable for defining the user's cupidbow (namely, an upper lip biological feature). More optionally, theridge extends from 10% to 80% of an elongate length of the lipstickbullet. More preferably, the ridge extends in a range of 10% to 40% ofthe elongate length of the lipstick bullet. The length of the ridgeallows the lipstick bullet to keep its shape, even after multiple swipesacross the user's lips for user beautification purposes, for a muchlonger duration than for known types of lipstick bullets, that becomeflat and lose their shape after only a few user beautification sessions.

Optionally, the protruding element positions along the lipstickarrangement, so that the lipstick arrangement is more easily useraccessed from its packaging carton during transport or when stored in apurse, a bag, and a backpack. The protruding element helps the givenuser to position angularly the lipstick arrangement while packaging andtransportation thereof in a packaging carton. The lipstick arrangementis optionally packed based on a positioning of the protruding element inthe packaging carton, for example for aesthetic effect as well asensuring effective protection of the lipstick arrangement against impactdamage. In an example, the lipstick arrangement is stored in a bag ofthe given user, so that the protruding element faces in an outwarddirection.

Optionally, the protruding element helps to provide an identification ofthe lipstick arrangement, when there is difficulty in visibility of thelipstick arrangement; when the protruding element is metallized, forexample with a gold surface finish, the lipstick arrangement is readilydiscernible in amongst a collection of other user beautificationproducts. In an example, a user with visual impairment may identify thelipstick arrangement and a correct way to use the lipstick bullet bytouching and identifying the protruding element on the lipstickarrangement. In another example, the lipstick arrangement may beidentified by a user in a situation where there is lack visibility bylocating the protruding element on the lipstick arrangement. Theprotruding element provides a useful tactile spatial reference thatrenders the lipstick arrangement much easier to manipulate and use.

Optionally, the lipstick bullet has the sloping top portion at twoopposite sides thereof. In other words, the lipstick bullet has twosloping top portions at opposite sides of the lipstick bullet. Theprotruding element optionally faces any one of the two sloping topportions.

As aforementioned, the lipstick arrangement comprises the protectivecovering configured to cover the first part of the casing. Theprotective covering covers, for example, a top open part of the firstpart that accommodates the lipstick bullet. Therefore, the protectivecovering covers the distal end of the lipstick bullet. Furthermore, theprotective covering is manufactured from materials such as fibermaterials, plastics materials, glass, metals or metal alloys and thelike. In an example, the protective covering may have graphical designsformed over an external surface thereof, for example by way of mouldedembossing, laser ablation or printing processes. Furthermore, theprotective covering may have crystals to increase (namely, to assistuser finger grip onto the protective covering) a contact friction of theexternal surface in surrounding areas around the protruding element andpreferably all over the casing to make it easier for the given user totake off the protective covering and to enhance grip in holding thecasing, as well as to increase an aesthetic appearance of the lipstickarrangement. The protective covering has dimensions (namely, dimensionalsize) such that it is able to cover a top of the first part, asaforementioned.

Optionally, the protective covering covers, when in operation, a wholeof the first part of the casing. Alternatively, optionally, theprotective covering covers in operation a partial area of the first partof the casing.

Optionally, the protective covering covers, when in operation, the firstpart as well as the second part.

Optionally, the protective covering has a dome-shaped top to provideenough room to accommodate the lipstick bullet in the first part whenthe lipstick bullet is retracted by using the aforesaid screw mechanism.Alternatively, the protective covering has a flat top. In an example,the top of the protective covering is a surface with curves thereon.

Optionally, the lipstick arrangement allows for opening the protectivecovering by pressing, pushing or moving the protruding element. However,optionally, the protruding element has a degree of flexibility and alsohas an inwardly protruding notch that engages with an outwardlyprojecting feature of the protective covering that allows for theprotective covering to be snap-retained over the first part; suchsnap-retention of the protective covering onto the protruding elementprovides a reassuring “click” sound when the protective covering ispushed to cover the first part securely, and also provides a tactileresponse that the given user may find aesthetically pleasing andreassuring. Such snap-retention will be described in more detail later,with reference to FIG. 6 .

Optionally, the protective covering comprises internal elongate facetsfor secure locking on the first part of the casing, the facets have anelongate orientation that is parallel to an elongate axis of theprotective covering; optionally, the elongate facets are implemented ina helical or spiral form; the elongate facets abut onto an externaloutwardly-facing surface of the first part of the casing, when theprotective covering is installed over the first part of the casing, toprovide protection for the retracted lipstick bullet. The facets areincluded to reduce a risk of the protective covering becoming stuck tothe first part of the casing, and therefore difficult for the given userto remove, when smears of the lipstick bullet onto the externaloutwardly-facing surface of the first part of the casing. Thus, thefacets assist to provide or more reliable and consistent operation ofthe lipstick arrangement, even when the lipstick bullet has migrated byway of smears onto various surfaces of the lipstick arrangement.

Optionally, the protective covering is attached to the first part andcovers the top of the first part, wherein the top of the first partallows for a path for screwing and unscrewing the lipstick bullet in andout of the first part.

Alternatively, optionally, the protective covering is removed from a topof the first part. Furthermore, removing the protective covering fromtop of the first part allows for unscrewing the lipstick bullet out ofthe first part.

More optionally, the first part of the casing includes a lockingmechanism to prevent covering of the first part of the casing by theprotective covering, when the lipstick bullet protrudes from the firstpart of the casing. The locking mechanism includes an indentation on thefirst part that moves in an outward direction when the lipstick bulletis unscrewed and in an inward direction when the lipstick is screwed.Furthermore, the indentation of the locking mechanism extends completelywithin a socket positioned on the first part. In other words, thelocking mechanism is visible only when the lipstick bullet is unscrewedand is deployed out from the first part. The locking mechanism is notvisible when the lipstick bullet is retracted and encased within thefirst part. Beneficially, the locking mechanism creates a hindrance in apath of the protective covering when applied at least partially over thefirst part, when the lipstick bullet is not completely retracted withinthe first part. Therefore, the locking mechanism allows for theprotective covering to cover the first part only when the lipstickbullet is completely retracted and accommodated within the first part.

Optionally, the lipstick arrangement comprises a surface coating on thecasing and the protective covering for better grip, as aforementioned.The casing and the protective covering may have the coating having ananti-slip texture that provides a better grip to fingers of the userholding the lipstick arrangement. In an example, the coating on thecasing and the protective covering may be of rubber, polymer and thelike.

More optionally, the protective covering has a blocking element at a topinternal portion thereof. The blocking element is designed so that itdoes not damage the lipstick bullet in case it comes in contact with thelipstick bullet. At an instance, when the lipstick bullet is halfscrewed and the user makes an attempt to put on the locking mechanism,the blocking element prevents the lipstick bullet from becoming damagedand creates a blockage. Therefore, the blockage created by the blockingelement indicates to the user that the lipstick bullet is half screwed.

Optionally, the first part has a safety band running at an internal areaof top of the first part. In an example, the safety band may have abright color and may have glitters to make it more visible to the user.The complete visibility of the safety band assists to ensure inoperation that the lipstick bullet is completely screwed, namelyretracted. Alternatively, the invisibility or partial visibility of thesafety band indicates that the lipstick bullet is unscrewed or partiallyscrewed.

More optionally, the lipstick arrangement is configured to have thelipstick bullet in small size for a purpose of testing by the user, forexample by way of an item for sales promotion.

Optionally, the lipstick arrangement has a height in a range of 5centimeters (cm) to 15 centimeters (5 cm). Furthermore, the lipstickarrangement is conveniently in a form of an elongatecircular-cross-section stick has a radius in a range of 0.5 centimeter(cm) to 2.0 centimeters (cm). Alternatively, the lipstick arrangement inform of a rectangular stick has an elongate length in a range of 1centimeter (cm) to 2.5 centimeters (cm). Moreover, the lipstickarrangement is implemented in a form of a rectangular-cross-sectionstick that has a lateral breadth in a range of 1 centimeter (cm) to 2.5centimeters (cm).

Optionally, the top part and the second part have substantially similaror different dimensions depending upon a design of the lipstickarrangement. For example, by “substantially” is meant in a range of 80%to 120%, wherein 100% corresponds to mutually identical.

In an exemplary implementation, the lipstick arrangement may have ashape of an elongate circular-cross-section stick. For example, thecasing of the lipstick arrangement may have a height of 73.50 mm with aradius of 21 mm. Also, the walls of the lipstick arrangement may have athickness of 0.50 mm. Furthermore, the first part of the lipstickarrangement may have a height of 48.50 mm and the second part of thelipstick arrangement may have a height of 25 mm. Additionally, a radiusof the first part and the second part may be equal. Yet additionally,the protective covering may have a height of 49.77 mm. The first partand the second part of the lipstick arrangement may have a mechanism,for example a screw mechanism, that pushes the carrier in an axiallyoutward direction when any one of: the first part and the second partare rotated relative to one another, for example the first part isrotated in a clockwise direction relative to the second part.Additionally, the first part and the second part may have a mechanismthat pulls, namely retracts, the carrier back within the first part whenthe first part is rotated relative to the second part, for example thefirst part is rotated in an anticlockwise direction relative to thesecond part.

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Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , there is illustrated a front view and aperspective view respectively, of a lipstick arrangement 100 in a closedconfiguration, in accordance with an embodiment of the presentdisclosure. The lipstick arrangement 100 comprises a casing 102. Thecasing 102 comprises a first part (shown in FIG. 3 ) and a second part104; the first part and the second part are mutually coupled, forexample susceptible to being rotated relative to one another about anelongate axis of the lipstick arrangement 100. The casing furthercomprises a protruding element 106 attached to the second part 104;optionally, at least a portion of the protruding element 106 issusceptible to flex in operation relative to the second part 104 and/orthe first part, to provide for snap-fit retention of a protectivecovering 108; the protective covering 108 is configured to cover thefirst part of the casing 102.

Referring to FIG. 3 , there is illustrated a perspective view of thelipstick arrangement 100 in an open configuration, in accordance with anembodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the lipstick arrangementcomprises the casing 102. The casing 102 comprises a first part 302comprising a carrier 308 therein. A lipstick bullet 304 is mounted ontothe carrier 308. The casing 102 further comprises the second part 104.The first part 302 and the second part 104 are configured to be mutuallyrotatable, wherein the carrier 308 is operatively coupled to the firstpart 302 and the second part 104 and is configured to move in an axialdirection along the aforesaid elongate axis in response to a rotation ofat least one of the first part 302 relative to the second part 104. Thelipstick arrangement 100 comprises the protective covering 108configured to cover the first part 302 of the casing 102.

Referring next to FIG. 4 , there is illustrated a side view of thecasing 102, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.The casing 102 comprises the first part 302 comprising a carrier 308therein, wherein the lipstick bullet 304 is mounted on the carrier 308,as aforementioned. The lipstick bullet 304 has an elongate shapecomprising a sloping top portion 402 and a ridge 306. As shown, thesloping top portion 402 of the lipstick bullet 304 is configured to facein a direction that is substantially mutually opposite to a direction inwhich the protruding element 106 faces. The ridge 306 is configured toface in the same direction as the protruding element 106. The ridge 306is configured to be substantially aligned with the middle of theprotruding element 106. The middle of the protruding element 106 is acentral point equidistant from either starting point of the protrudingelement 106 along the circumference of the casing 102.

Referring next to FIG. 5 , there is illustrated cross-section views ofthe first part 302 and its associated lipstick bullet 304; the carrier308. There is also shown the protective covering 108 whose insidesurface has formed thereon to a plurality of elongate facets 500 thatabut an outwardly-facing side surface of the first part 302. Forexample, there are optionally, three or four facets 500 provided, asillustrated, although more than four facets 500 are optionally employed.The facets 500 potentially avoid the protective covering 108 becomingstuck onto the outwardly-facing side surface of the first part 302 in anevent that traces of the lipstick bullet 304 become inadvertentlysmeared onto the outwardly-facing side surface of the first part 302. Asaforementioned, the facets 500 have an elongate orientation that issubstantially parallel to the elongate axis of the lipstick arrangement100 when the protective covering 108 is placed over the first part 302.Optionally, the facets 500 are formed in a spiral or helical manner ontothe inwardly facing surface of the protective covering 108.

Referring next to FIG. 6 , there is illustrated in cross-section aportion of the lipstick arrangement 100 that provides for a tactilesnap-retention of the protective covering 108 onto the first part 302 ofthe casing 102. The protective covering 108 includes a radiallyprotruding lip 109 at an end thereof that abuts onto the protrudingelement 106. The radially protruding lip 109, in operation, contactsonto an inwardly-facing projection 510 for providing a tactile passingof the protective covering 108 relatively to the first part 302. Thetactile passing provides the given user with a tactile impulse as wellas an acoustic “click”, which is aesthetically pleasing, as well asproviding confirmation of the protective covering 108 being completelyand firmly abutted to the casing to ensure protection of the lipstickbullet 304.

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8 , there are illustrated a front view of alipstick arrangement 700 in an open configuration, in accordance with animplementation of the present disclosure. The lipstick arrangement 700comprises a casing 702. The casing 702 comprises a first part 704 and asecond part 706. The casing 702 further comprises a protruding element708, implemented as a crooked heart structure, attached to the secondpart 706. At least a portion of the protruding element 708 issusceptible to flex in operation relative to the second part 706 and/orthe first part 704, to provide for snap-fit retention of a protectivecovering 710. The protective covering 710 is configured to cover thefirst part 704 of the casing 702. As shown in FIG. 8 , the outersurfaces of the first part 704 of the casing 702 and the protectivecovering 710 are provided with a finish, implemented as a grip-enhancingcoating having an anti-slip texture, onto which an artwork 802,implemented as printed graphical images or embossing, is provided. Theouter surfaces of the second part 706 of the casing 702 is plain and notprovided with printed graphical images or embossing.

Referring to FIG. 9 , there is illustrated in cross-section a portion ofthe lipstick arrangement 700 that provides for a tactile snap-retentionof the protective covering 710 onto the first part 704 of the casing702. The protective covering 710 includes a radially protruding element902 at an end thereof that abuts onto the protruding element 708. Theradially protruding element 902, in operation, contacts onto aninwardly-facing projection 904 for providing a tactile passing of theprotective covering 710 relatively to the first part 704 of the of thecasing 702 The tactile passing provides the given user with a tactileimpulse as well as an acoustic “click”, which is aesthetically pleasing,as well as providing confirmation of the protective covering 710 beingcompletely and firmly abutted to the casing to ensure protection of thelipstick bullet.

Modifications to embodiments of the present disclosure described in theforegoing are possible without departing from the scope of the presentdisclosure as defined by the accompanying claims. Expressions such as“including”, “comprising”, “incorporating”, “have”, “is” used todescribe and claim the present disclosure are intended to be construedin a non-exclusive manner, namely allowing for items, components orelements not explicitly described also to be present. Reference to thesingular is also to be construed to relate to the plural.

What is claimed is:
 1. A lipstick arrangement comprising: a casingcomprising: a first part, wherein a carrier is located at a bottomregion of the first part, wherein a lipstick bullet is mounted on thecarrier and has an elongate shape comprising a sloping top portion; asecond part, wherein the carrier is operatively coupled to the firstpart and the second part, and wherein the carrier is configured to movein an axial direction relative to the second part in response to thefirst part being rotated relative to the second part; and a protrudingelement attached to the second part; and a protective covering that isconfigured to cover the first part of the casing when applied to thecasing, wherein an internal surface of the protective covering comprisesa plurality of facets configured to abut on the first part of thecasing, a first facet of the plurality of facets is separated from asecond facet of the plurality of facets on the internal surface of theprotective covering, and the sloping top portion of the lipstick bulletis configured to face away from the protruding element when the lipstickbullet is unscrewed to a fully deployed position, wherein the protrudingelement provides for flexural retention over an outwardly projectingfeature of the protective covering, for snap fit retention of theprotective covering onto the protruding element.
 2. The lipstickarrangement of claim 1, wherein the sloping top portion of the lipstickbullet is configured to face in direction that is in a range of 60degrees to 180 degrees away from direction of the protruding element. 3.The lipstick arrangement of claim 1, wherein the sloping top portion ofthe lipstick bullet is configured to face in direction that is mutuallyopposite to direction of the protruding element.
 4. The lipstickarrangement of claim 1, wherein the lipstick bullet comprises a ridgeconfigured to face in a same direction as the protruding element.
 5. Thelipstick arrangement of claim 4, wherein the ridge extends from 10% to80% of an elongate length of the lipstick bullet.
 6. The lipstickarrangement of claim 1, wherein the lipstick arrangement comprises agrip-enhancing coating having an anti-slip texture on the casing and theprotective covering, that is configured to provide a better grip tofingers of a user holding the lipstick arrangement.
 7. The lipstickarrangement of claim 1, wherein the protruding element is any one of: alip structure, a crown structure, a heart structure, a diamondstructure, or a combination thereof.
 8. The lipstick arrangement ofclaim 1, wherein the protruding element is arranged at an angle with ahorizontal axis of the lipstick arrangement, wherein the angle of theprotruding element with the horizontal axis of the lipstick arrangementis in a range of 10 degrees to 90 degrees.
 9. The lipstick arrangementof claim 1, wherein the protruding element is configured to position thelipstick arrangement in any one of a packaging carton, a purse, a bag,or a backpack in a way that prevents damage to the corresponding any oneof the packaging carton, the purse, the bag, or the backpack.
 10. Thelipstick arrangement of claim 1, wherein the lipstick bullet-mounted onthe carrier is actuated along an elongate axis of the lipstickarrangement, in response to the first part being rotated relative to thesecond part, for deploying and retracting the lipstick bullet from thecasing.
 11. The lipstick arrangement of claim 1, wherein the lipstickbullet is a cosmetic composition comprising at least one of a non-ionicalkyl phosphate, a base, a humectant, water, a structuring agent, oil, apigment, or a glitter.
 12. The lipstick bullet when used in the lipstickarrangement of claim 11, wherein the lipstick bullet is a lip color, lipbalm, or lip gloss.
 13. The lipstick bullet when used in the lipstickarrangement of claim 11, wherein the lipstick bullet gives a glossy,lustrous, matte, or shimmery effect, when applied to lips of a user. 14.The lipstick arrangement of claim 1, wherein the protective covering isretained onto the protruding element in a snap-fit retention, when theprotective covering is applied to cover the first part.